Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 vs Glenturret 32 Year Old 1979 (cask 1445) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011Glenturret 32 Year Old 1979 (cask 1445) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryGlenfarclasGlenturret
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53%54.2%
Age9 yr32 yr
Price£99.95£115.32
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner50/100
Value50/100

Glenturret 32 Year Old 1979 (cask 1445) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 32 Year Old 1979 (cask 1445) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is better value at £100 vs £115.

For beginners: Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £115.32)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water

Glenturret 32 Year Old 1979 (cask 1445) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (32 vs 9 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£115.32 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas - Movember 2011 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 32 Year Old 1979 (cask 1445) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Glenfarclas - Movember 2011

Sherried

Only Glenturret 32 Year Old 1979 (cask 1445) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

VanillaOld WoodNutty

Explore more